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Dell Inspiron 6000 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Removing and replacing the keyboard requires some disassembly and time.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 6000 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is unplugged before removing the battery.

    • Flip the laptop over, bottom-side up.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 6000 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push the switch next to the battery.

    • At the same time, lift the battery away from the laptop.

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    • Place the laptop on flat surface.

    • Carefully open the laptop at far as it will go so that the back of screen is touching the flat surface.

    • Carefully take a spudger and separate part of the cover at the red circle.

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    • Remove two 4 mm Philips #00 screws.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 6000 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the keyboard away from the laptop without harming the cord that is located at the bottom of the keyboard.

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    • Gently pull the blue tab up until it comes away from computer.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Hi there, my dell inspiron 6000 does not power up when I switch on. This happened after I remove my keypad to clean.. Any idea why?

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